Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 17, 20144 min read
Can you sue for Bedsores or Pressure Sores?
2/22/2018 Law Firm added Free Booklet Bedsores should not happen while in a nursing home or hospital. Often they are due to neglect and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 11, 20143 min read
Tips: How to Track Down a Life Insurance Policy
Use these strategies if a loved one dies and you’re not sure whether he or she had a policy–from a Q&A of Kim Lankford of Kiplinger.com...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 3, 20142 min read
State Can Recover From Entire Value of Property in Which Medicaid Recipient Had Life Estate
The Idaho Supreme Court rules that the state may recover Medicaid benefits from the entire value of a property that a Medicaid recipient...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 30, 20142 min read
Why Irrevocable Trusts vs outright Gifting
People often wonder about the value of using irrevocable trusts in Medicaid planning. Certainly gifting of assets can be done outright,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 13, 20141 min read
New: Visiting Lawyer Services for Elder New Yorkers
Why should the elderly that aren’t as mobile as they used to be, or live in an assisted living facility or are even at home wheelchair...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 18, 20141 min read
Free Download: 2014 Benefits Guide for Seniors: NYC
Free download. NYC Department of Aging resources. Free benefits guide for senior citizens. For 2014, this guide from NYY.gov is a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 16, 20143 min read
Some FAQ’s about Health Care Proxys
As an Elder Law attorney for over 25 years I have recently been getting more and more questions about Health Care Proxys. Below are...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 15, 20142 min read
Court Ruling: Transfers Made Years Before Needing Care Were Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicai
Doing Medicaid Planning for clients, I often get asked the question: “How does medicaid determine if my gifts were made to qualify for...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20142 min read
Heir Liable for Reimbursement of Mother’s Medicaid Expenses
Medi-Cal (Medicaid) recipient Merver Mays died, leaving her house as her only asset. Ms. Mays’ daughter, Betty Bedford, petitioned the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 19, 20142 min read
Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death
Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death [via Elder Law Answers] Although your life insurance policy may pass to your...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 11, 20141 min read
Can you sue a hospital if you develop bedsores?
Click for online Bedsore Lawsuit Evaluation. Bedsores can develop quickly, progress rapidly and are often difficult to heal. Caring for...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 3, 20142 min read
Can You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?
Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 16, 20141 min read
Using a No-Contest Clause to Prevent Heirs from Challenging a Will or Trust
If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 9, 20148 min read
Top Ten Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them:
The more you hear about a particular scam the less likely you’ll fall prey. Read the article by Jeff Anderson and pass it on to protect...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 26, 20143 min read
The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions for Care Givers
Thanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 19, 20143 min read
How to sell an inherited home:
Get good advice before putting mom and dad’s house on the market. Amy Hoak, MarketWatch. Selling an inherited house isn’t easy. There’s...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 27, 20142 min read
Senate Looks at Doctor-Dropping by Medicare Advantage Plans:
What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 21, 20143 min read
9 (Potential) Problems with Your Trust:
All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your goals today. Following is...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 30, 20131 min read
How to Use Medicare to Pay for In-Home Care
The good news is that Medicare coverage is easier to get than it used to be, and it should become easier still. Read full article… #medicare
Important news for seniors and their families
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